Tag Archives: physical therapy
Hands-on health care: K-12 students explore careers with UM-Flint
The University of Michigan-Flint's College of Health Sciences welcomed 30 high school students from nearly two dozen schools throughout the state for its first-ever Exploring Health Care Careers summer camp, June 29-30. Students got a first-hand look at multiple health care fields through hands-on activities with faculty and UM-Flint students from undergraduate and graduate programs[…]
Graduate Student Spotlight: Hannah Karczewski
Hannah Karczewski underwent surgery at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital at the age of 12, to straighten and support her spine due to scoliosis. Years of therapy followed and she knew she wanted to serve in the role of physical therapist one day. Karczewski would earn a Bachelor of Science in Health[…]
UM-Flint students volunteer over Spring Break
The week of February 28 marked a campus-wide Spring Break at UM-Flint, creating an opportunity for many UM-Flint students to take part in community service. The Alternative Spring Break program and the Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Association (DPTSA) gave us two examples of students engaged in meaningful causes throughout the Flint community. Alternative Spring[…]
Physical Therapy professor Julie Wiebe featured in "Movers and Mentors"
The recently published book Movers and Mentors: Leaders in Movement Science Share Tips, Tactics, and Stories features interviews of 81 leading minds in physical therapy and movement science. The book gives a personal, human insight into their lives and careers, answers questions related to their career progression, addresses the numerous challenges they overcame, and shares[…]
Intergenerational living experience: OT, PT students move into Court Street Commons
The number of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double over the next 40 years, projected to reach 80 million in 2040. With this increase in older adults comes a greater need for those who will treat and care for this population. Doctors, nurses, and physical & occupational therapists with expertise on the[…]
UM-Flint's Physical Therapy program named top in Michigan
The University of Michigan-Flint's Physical Therapy (PT) program has been named the top program in the state of Michigan and one of the top programs in the country according to U.S. News & World Report.
Better breathing for people with MS thanks to UM-Flint research
UM-Flint led research discovered that respiratory exercises help improve breathing for people with even severe MS.
UM-Flint Physical Therapy Department Improves Learning by Improving Lives
Second year Doctor of Physical Therapy students are working with adult community members with neurological challenges in a project in which students work with patients at the university's Urban Health and Wellness Center.
UM-Flint Students Join "Pedaling for Parkinson's" Research
The central idea of Pedaling for Parkinson's is that physical activity, if increased beyond a patient's normal routine, can add to quality of life and reduce some motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's Disease.
Trip Leads to New UM-Flint Global Studies Course on Chinese Medicine
Two University of Michigan-Flint assistant nursing professors have paved the way to develop a global studies course that will focus on traditional Chinese medicine and complementary therapies through lectures, hands-on practices, and hospital tours.